I kinda figured it would not be anywhere near the claimed 318 Miles. So, at 254 miles of max range, that's about 178 miles of usable range if you set to charge to 80% and then try not to run it down lower than 10%. Wonder how much worse the Cyberbeast will do?
Tesla does not "over-state range", it's just your misunderstanding of what EPA range represents. The EPA ranges are derived from controlled testing under very specific conditions. All manufacturers have the same rules to follow.
Whoa. Let's not start calling people "liars." I am assuming you are saying that the Rivian data is inaccurate? It is true that this Rivian test was done in warmer weather
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Hardly comparable as the Model Y run was made on a 74-degree F day with zero wind.
Look, you can say I called you a liar, whatever. What I said is that it's a lie that the Rivian could complete the same test under the same conditions and return EPA combined ratings. That's simply fantasyland to anyone who knows anything. Yes, you are spreading a false narrative, otherwise known as a lie.
Tesla uses a legal but extremely optimistic approach to its correction factor that boosts its EPA range above what other manufacturers do. As a result, you will see, for example that a Model Y has 330 miles EPA range vs a Mach-E 310 miles. In WLTP testing, however, where both vehicles are tested under the same (optimistic) conditions, Mach-E gets 373 miles and Model Y gets 331 miles. The reason Tesla performs better than Ford on the US test but worse than Ford on the EU test is down to the more optimistic approach to their correction factor.
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Might be a lot better with different tires? Seems like the tires it comes with would zap some range off, right? Looks like the type of tires made a pretty big difference with the above Rivian 70 MPG range test....
It would be much more helpful if Tesla provided the EPA range estimate as well as a more real world estimate (could also just be labeled cold/hard range) since many lay people assume that they will get the full EPA range, when they won't.
Of course, that's another added aftermarket expense. Between installing PPF, new rims and tires for better range, etc..... it's getting more expensive.....
What's false about this narrative that you and others are pushing is the assumption that other manufacturers don't try to get the best EPA numbers they can muster under the same rules. The fact is, the 5-cycle test option is available to all manufacturers, but it doesn't always return a better result - it depends upon each vehicle.
